Experts are saying our area is experiencing a heat wave right now, and with that comes heat-related illnesses. Understanding the symptoms of those illnesses can actually be lifesaving.
REMSA Health first responders say they see an uptick in calls during heat waves, particularly for heat-and-water-related emergencies, every year.
Records are within reach this weekend, especially on Sunday. The record to beat is 103 on Sunday and the forecasted high is 104 degrees. The r…
With REMSA already responding to several heat-related emergencies in recent weeks, they're reminding people why you should never leave a pet or child in a hot car.
The National Weather Service has tips on how to stay cool during the heat wave, as well as heat illness signs to look out for.
The White House has also launched a new website that shows heat risks to communities, by zip code.
According to theĀ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 40 children a year die from heatstroke, either because they were left or became trapped in a car.
REMSA Health demonstrated how they respond to a child that was left in a hot car along with some other safety tips.
According to WCRAS, it only takes five minutes for a hot car to become deadly for your pets, even with a window cracked.
The heat is rolling in and the Reno Police Department wants to remind everyone to never leave your animals, kids or elderly people in your car when it's hot.